Monday’s 34-21 loss to Washington State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl marked the end of Bronco Mendenhall’s first year in Logan. It was also the end of the collegiate road for many of Utah State’s top contributors, including quarterback Bryson Barnes.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/boise-state as Nevada, Utah State earn big wins to open Mountain West men’s basketball play. Ten Mountain West men’s basketball teams opened conference play on Saturday, and two contenders had statement wins on their home courts.

Overall, CSU shot 37% from the field (18-49), 30% from three (7-23), and had 15 turnovers. USU shot an amazing 64% from the field (37-58), 57% from three (12-21), and had 10 turnovers. Utah State held massive leads in points in the paint (48-20), points off turnovers (27-11), and fast break points (17-0).